Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The Dobradinha party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight with a special Festa Julina (July Party) edition.

There will be traditional dances and activities including quadrilha and arrasta pé dances, games and a kissing booth.

During the night the Team Dobradinha DJs will spin the best of rock, pop, tecno Maresias, funk, and axé.

Promotions will include two-for-one specials on Hi-Fi until 2AM and Heineken specials. Ziper will distribute pizza to those waiting in line to enter the party and as always, twins pay only one entry fee.

LIVE:

Jorge Mautner (Botafogo)
Tonight will be the second of four nights of presentations by gutarist, bandolinist, and violinst Jorge Mautner at Audio Rebel in Botafogo. Mautner will sing the best of Noel Rosa tonight.Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$20 – R$25 (cash only)

CLUBS:

Bem Brasil – The Rio Hostels Party (Ipanema)
The Bem Brasil party will once again take place at Miroir in Ipanema tonight. It will include live samba from the band Pretensão and DJ Haron Dufau spinning the best of hip hop, Latin rhythms, reggaeton, cumbia, and kuduro throughout the night. Promotions will include free caipirinhas from 10PM until midnight.Miroir – 11PM
Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 1484 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2513-3898
Entrance: R$40 +. See venue for more information.

Rio Fest (Leblon)
The Rio Fest party is back at Sette Leblon bar and lounge tonight. There will be welcome glasses of champagne for women until 12AM and free caipivodkas for all until 12:30 AM. Promotions include two-for-one specials on Budweiser long neck beers and various drinks all night long. During the event, DLuccio and a special guest will spin the best of electronic, trap, house, indie rock, funk Carioca, hip hop, reggaeton, and samba.Sette Leblon – 11PM – 5AM
Avenida General San Martin 1011, Leblon– Tel: 21-32981941
Entrance: R$30 – R$50 +

Dobradinha (Copacabana)
The Dobradinha party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight with a special Festa Julina. There will be traditional dances and games and the Dobradinha team and guests will spin the best of rock, pop, techno, funk, and axé during the night. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on Hi-Fi until 2AM and Heineken specials. As always, twins pay only one entry fee.Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$25- R$50

Roda do Sambastião and Ana Costa (Centro)
Ana Costa will start the night at Rio Scenarium tonight beginning at 7:30 PM with best of samba. The group Sambastião will follow at 11:30 PM with a lively roda do samba of classic samba and choro.Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 11:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35

PUBS & BARS:

Language Exchange – Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Tonight the Portuguese/English Language Exchange returns to Lapa Irish Pub. Set up like speed dating, native English speakers will be paired with native Portuguese speakers at tables. The pairs will then speak English for five minutes followed by Portuguese for five minutes. After those ten minutes, each speaker will move on to a new table and conversation partner. It’s both a fun and educational night. Following the Language Exchange, there will be live music.Lapa Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10 to stay for the show.

Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Additionally, Tony Boka will be playing at Mab’s Mondays through Saturdays from 6PM to 10PM. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM to 4AM everyday.
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: See venue for more information.

The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub (Copacabana)
Known for its cold, specialty beers, and great atmosphere, The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub also hosts live music every night of the week except for Wednesdays.The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub – 5PM – 2AM
Av. Atlântica, 3056, Loja B, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 98317-5258
Entrance: See venue for more information.

Bar 48 (Ipanema)
Located in the heart of the Ipanema neighborhood, Bar 48 (Quarenta e Oito) is one of the hottest new bars in the city. Owned and operated by French expats, the bar is making a name for itself by hosting live music, DJ sets and by offering a nice atmosphere and great mixed drinks including caipirinhas.Bar 48 – 11AM – 3PM and 6PM – 3AM
48 Rua Teixeira de Melo – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2548-8484
Entrance: See venue for details.

Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Located just around the corner from Posto 9, Blue Agave in Ipanema is well known for great Mexican food, drinks and for broadcasting live sports. Additionally, most of the wait staff and crowd speak English. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM – 3AM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.

Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Happy Hour is dose dupla (two for one) on Mondays through Fridays 6PM-8PM. Additionally, tacos are half-price on Tuesdays. This is another great place to watch live streaming sports.Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.

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